 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Puelles rushes Rocha and presses him up against the cage.
Rocha stalling in the clinch.
Puelles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Puelles decides to pull guard.
Puelles managing to control the position.
Puelles trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SU#
Rocha decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Puelles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Rocha moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Puelles works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Puelles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rocha working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Puelles wants to control from the top but Rocha keeps moving.
Rocha has his hands on Puelles 's head, controlling the position.
Puelles sitting in guard here, content to control.
Puelles throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rocha really is a fat lump.
Puelles trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rocha's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Claudio Puelles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Puelles shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Puelles is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Puelles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rocha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Puelles trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rocha being controlled here, momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puelles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rocha misses with a straight left.
Puelles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rocha is fending him off so far but Puelles persists. Nope, Rocha circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Puelles fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rocha sprawls well initially but Puelles persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Puelles is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Puelles looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudio Puelles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puelles moves into the clinch successfully.
Puelles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rocha has Puelles pressed against the cage, preventing Puelles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Rocha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Puelles . #CL2#
Puelles has closed the distance and engaged Rocha in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puelles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rocha to keep the fight standing.
Puelles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Rocha manages to break the clinch.
Puelles throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Rocha counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rocha.
Puelles tries to score a body lock takedown but Rocha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Toby Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Puelles .#T1#
Rocha drops down looking for an ankle pick but Puelles pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rocha slips a jab and a cross from Puelles .
#CL2#
Puelles moves into the clinch successfully.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rocha.
Puelles avoiding damage as Rocha throws knees to the body.
Puelles scores with a shot to the side of Rocha's head. #BC2#
Puelles manages to break the clinch.
Puelles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Puelles gets a clinch.
Puelles is trying to break the clinch but Rocha is controlling him.
Rocha blocking some punches.
Puelles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rocha has him pressed against the cage.
Rocha slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Puelles is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rocha is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Puelles to the mat. Puelles regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T2##SU#
Rocha stands up and waves to Puelles to follow him.
Rocha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puelles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy body kick from Puelles #TD#
and Rocha decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Puelles 's guard.
Puelles is breathing heavily.#SU#
Rocha gets to his feet. Puelles looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Rocha gets caught napping as Puelles dives in and scores a takedown. Rocha manages to retain guard.
Puelles trying to control but Rocha is working from the bottom. #T3#
Puelles throwing strikes but missing.
Puelles wants to stand and escape but instead Rocha has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Puelles wants to hit a switch here but Rocha passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Puelles there!
Puelles can't escape the position.
#T4#
Puelles wants to control but Rocha is having none of it.
Puelles tries to control Rocha's body but Rocha pushes him off. Puelles squirms to his side and now Rocha has his back! #SUB#
Rocha working for the choke. #SUB#
Rocha is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Puelles defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rocha controlling well, preventing Puelles from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Toby Rocha will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Puelles looks to land a combination but Rocha avoids it well.
It looked like Rocha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Puelles .
Rocha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puelles moves away.
Puelles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puelles misses with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Rocha. No joy for Puelles on that attempt.
Puelles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rocha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rocha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rocha blocks a head kick by Puelles .
#TD#
Rocha closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puelles is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Rocha tries for a kimura but Puelles is defending well.
Puelles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
What's Puelles going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Puelles wants to get back to his feet but Rocha is dominant here and he's now got Puelles 's back!#SUB#
Rocha working for the choke. #SUB#
Rocha working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Puelles is trying to get back to his feet but Rocha has full control of the position and if anything, Puelles has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Puelles showing good submission defense here.
Puelles tries to escape but Rocha has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Toby Rocha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Puelles trying to control the hands but Rocha won't let him. #SUB#
Rocha working for a choke but Puelles is defending well. #T3#
Puelles tries to roll but Rocha sticks to his back.
Rocha not allowing Puelles to control his hands. #SUB#
Rocha looking for the choke but no joy.
Puelles trying to get back to his feet but Rocha is in full control for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Puelles rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Puelles is looking for a sweep. Rocha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocha blocks the strikes from Puelles .
Puelles works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toby Rocha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rocha has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Rocha!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Washingbeard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rocha manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocha keeping moving, preventing Washingbeard from controlling successfully.
Washingbeard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Washingbeard trying to control the position but Rocha is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Washingbeard is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rocha is trying to escape and Washingbeard transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rocha is forced to tap! Nice work there by Washingbeard! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Beezer Washingbeard!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Malone has Rocha up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Malone manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Malone pulls Rocha in close to prevent any damage.
Rocha would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Malone is pulling down on Rocha's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha postures up.
#SUB2#
Malone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2#
Malone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rocha stopping the sweep attempt from Malone.
Malone is pulling down on Rocha's head. It's preventing any offense from Rocha, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rocha throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range. #CL2#
Malone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rocha really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Malone gets control of Rocha's arms and successfully pulls guard. Malone will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rocha wants to stand but Malone is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Malone wants to sweep here but Rocha controlling him for the moment.
Rocha wanted to stand there but Malone had control of the position.
Rocha preventing the sweep.
Rocha has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Malone is proving hard to escape from.
Malone wants to improve his position but instead Rocha has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Malone is trying to control but Rocha passes into side control!
Rocha in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Malone is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Rocha is trying to get an arm triangle but Malone is defending well. #SU#
Rocha decides to stand back up. #T4##CL2#
Malone clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Malone breaks the clinch.
A nice combination there by Malone.
Malone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rocha as he avoids it easily.
Malone tries to score with a low kick but Rocha moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Malone clinches up against the cage.
Rocha is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rocha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malone.
Rocha working hard to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Rocha has clasped his hands together around Malone's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Malone tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Malone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rocha misses the body punch
enabling Malone to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Malone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rocha jumps guard but Malone turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rocha is working for takedown but Malone is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Rocha has picked Malone up - he's going for a ride! Rocha dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Malone kicks Rocha off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone throws a series of punches but Rocha avoids them all with ease.
Malone fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Malone clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Malone has Rocha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rocha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Malone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rocha's efforts to push away.
Malone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Malone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Toby Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Malone.
Rocha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Malone managing to block the knees to the body from Rocha.
Malone lands a good knee to the midsection. Rocha won't want to take too many of those.#TD#
Rocha jumps into guard, dragging Malone to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocha pulls Malone in to control the position.
Malone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Malone postures up in Rocha's guard and throws a big left but Rocha blocks it.
Rocha working a defensive guard here.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocha has control of Malone's left arm, preventing Malone from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Malone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rocha looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rocha looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rocha! #REVR#
Malone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Malone is trying to improve his position.
Rocha working away.
Malone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SU#
Rocha decides to return to a standing position.
Malone leaves Rocha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rocha wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Malone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Malone has Rocha up against the cage in a clinch.
Malone tries for a takedown but Rocha manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Rocha ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rocha no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rocha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rocha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malone controls the pace.
Rocha is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Malone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Malone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rocha's half guard.
Rocha desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Rocha is staying active underneath Malone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rocha is controlling Malone's trapped leg to prevent Malone from advancing to side control.
Malone tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rocha controls his leg. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rocha dives in and grabs Malone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malone pushes down on Rocha's head and hops out.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malone cracks Rocha with an open hand slap.
Rocha slips a jab and a cross from Malone.
Rocha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rocha tries for a takedown but Malone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Malone clinches up against the cage.
Malone managing to block the knees to the body from Rocha.
#BC2#
Malone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Malone forces Rocha back against the cage and clinches.
Malone tries to score a body lock takedown but Rocha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rocha struggles to land a body shot inside as Malone controls his hands.
Malone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rocha tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Malone smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Rocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL2#
Malone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rocha, pushing him back against the cage.
Rocha is looking to break free of the clinch but Malone has double underhooks.
Rocha missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Malone pulls Rocha into guard.
Malone has his hands on Rocha's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Malone looking for a guillotine here but Rocha defends easily.
#T4##SU#
Rocha gets to his feet. Malone looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rocha shoots in and drives through. Malone sprawls well.
Rocha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Malone gets a clinch. #BC2#
Malone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toby Rocha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Malone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malone scores with a head kick. Rocha tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Malone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Malone!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Rocha misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Andretti darts in and clinches Rocha up against the cage.
Rocha is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andretti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Andretti is trying to break the clinch but Rocha has him pressed against the cage.
Rocha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andretti.
Rocha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rocha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andretti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rocha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rocha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andretti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Rocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Andretti pulls Rocha into guard.
#SUB2#
Rocha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Rocha trying to stand up but can't free himself from Andretti's guard.#SUB2#
Andretti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Andretti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rocha wants to get up but he can't break Andretti's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Andretti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andretti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andretti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rocha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rocha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andretti.
Andretti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rocha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Rocha wants a takedown.
Andretti working hard to break the clinch.
Rocha tries to pull guard but Andretti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Rocha breaks the clinch.
Rocha leaves Andretti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andretti misses with a wild body shot.
Rocha could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
No luck for Andretti with that takedown attempt.
As Andretti tries to get set, Rocha tries to push him back and clinch up but Andretti manages to avoid the attempt.
Andretti looks winded!
Andretti misses with a right hand #CL#
and Rocha counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Andretti manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rocha wants to get up but he can't break Andretti's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4##SU#
Rocha gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Andretti shoots in but no luck this time.
Rocha seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Andretti misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Rocha counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rocha. #BC#
Rocha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andretti with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Rocha counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rocha. #TD#
Rocha drags the fight down to the ground.
Rocha managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Toby Rocha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rocha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Rocha gets tackled into the cage by Andretti. Andretti maintains the clinch. #BC#
Rocha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rocha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andretti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Andretti throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Andretti clinches with his opponent.
Andretti is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Andretti is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rocha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocha. Andretti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andretti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rocha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Andretti has Rocha up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1##TD#
Rocha is trying to trip Andretti. He has hold of a leg but Andretti is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rocha persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Andretti wants to sweep but no luck.
Rocha would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Andretti throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rocha escapes and throws Andretti's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Andretti wants to control but Rocha postures up.#T2#
Rocha slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Andretti.#SUB#
Rocha moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Andretti has worked his arm free - good work by Andretti!
#SUB#
Rocha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Rocha decides to stand back up.
Andretti shoots in and drives through. Rocha sprawls well.
Rocha half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Andretti scores with a nice right hand.
Andretti is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Andretti clinches.
Andretti taking a breather.
Rocha is trying to pull guard but Andretti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Rocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rocha drags the fight down to the ground.
Andretti sitting in guard here, content to control.
Toby Rocha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rocha working a defensive guard but Andretti manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Rocha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Andretti looking to control but instead Rocha has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Andretti tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rocha controls his leg.
Rocha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andretti trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rocha manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocha wants to stand but Andretti has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Andretti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rocha manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Toby Rocha will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Andretti shoots for a double leg takedown but Rocha sprawls well. He's pushed Andretti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andretti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Andretti closes the distance and clinches.
Andretti jumps guard but Rocha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Rocha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rocha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andretti.
#CL2#
Andretti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andretti trying to control the position but instead, Rocha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Andretti into the cage.
Andretti has Rocha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rocha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Toby Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olly Andretti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andretti prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Rocha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Andretti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andretti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rocha throws a hook but Andretti blocks it.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Andretti enables Rocha to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Andretti manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Andretti looking to control but Rocha passes into half guard.
Rocha seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Andretti is trying to maintain the position but Rocha is very close to passing his half guard.#SU#
Rocha stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Andretti tries to bum rush Rocha with a series of wild strikes but Rocha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rocha tries to counter by clinching up but Andretti breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Andretti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rocha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andretti.
#TD#
Rocha shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andretti's guard.#SU#
Rocha gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Rocha.#CL#
Rocha drives through and clinches with Andretti against the cage.
Rocha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andretti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Olly Andretti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rocha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andretti's efforts to push away.
Rocha jumps guard but Andretti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3##TD#
Rocha successfully pulls guard.
Andretti is pushing down on Rocha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rocha is fighting to maintain full guard but Andretti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rocha gets full guard.
Rocha keeping moving, preventing Andretti from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rocha has his foot on Andretti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andretti works his way back into a safe position though.
Andretti trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andretti throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Andretti advances to half guard.
Andretti throwing shots but Rocha is blocking nicely.
Andretti throwing shots but Rocha is blocking nicely.
Andretti with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Andretti is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andretti is trying to control. Rocha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toby Rocha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rocha, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Rocha!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
